Trade: Officials aim to double metro Portland's exports to $42 billion in five years.

Columbia River Crossing: Washington senators pass a bill that would charge tolls to cross the Interstate 5 Bridge. Advertising: Wieden+Kennedy lays off about 40 employees as result of losing Target account.

Finance: Oregon seeks a lead role in a securities fraud class-action lawsuit.Legislature: The Oregon Senate passes a key health reform bill after the swing Democrat flips. Meanwhile, timber and water bills get pushed upstream, pitting jobs vs. the environment.